Sikandar Occupancy Day 5: Salman’s Film Records Sees 10% Dip In Footfall On 1st Thurs; Fails To Beat Sky Force

Sikandar Morning Show Occupancy Day 5: Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's first collaboration in Sikandar has generated considerable excitement as they team up for the first time, bringing a fresh chemistry to the big screen. Their partnership, together with a lineup of famous actors, has significantly raised the bar for the film's success. Prior to its release, the promotional materials, including trailers and music tracks, had already stirred significant public interest, setting the stage for a highly anticipated premiere.

This year's Eid was lit up by the release of Salman Khan's latest film, Sikandar, marking his first movie project in 2023. Under the direction of A R Murugadoss, this romantic action thriller has captured the attention of many, showcasing an impressive ensemble cast featuring not just Salman Khan but also Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Babbar, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi. The film's debut has been eagerly awaited by fans, with many looking forward to seeing what the movie has to offer.

Despite the excitement and high hopes, Sikandar has received a range of responses from those who have seen it early on, sparking discussions about its potential success at the box office. While some have expressed their admiration, others remain unsure, creating a mixed bag of opinions. This ongoing debate keeps both enthusiasts and skeptics hooked, wondering whether the film will live up to its massive hype.

Sikandar Morning Show Occupancy Day 5

According to a report published in Sacnilk, Sikandar, which recorded an occupancy of 5.29% on day 4 during morning shows, saw another dip of 10% in footfalls on day 5 in the morning shows. The movie registered an occupancy of 4.74% on day 5 (first Thursday)

Sikandar Fails To Beat Sky Force

Interestingly, Sikandar has failed to beat Akshay Kumar's Sky Force with a huge gap on first Thursday. For the uninitiated, Chhaava had recorded 14.25% on the first Thursday during the morning show

Meanwhile, in an interview with India Today, Rashmika Mandanna recalled how she was roped in for Sikandar and stated, "Being able to reach the place where you get to work with SK (Salman Khan). It just feels like you've done something right. So, when I got this call, I knew that, OK, I want to do commercial films, but I wanted depth in commercial films and I needed emotions in commercial films. And that's when it sort of attracts me to do the film. So Sajid (Nadiadwala, producer) sir first made the call, and he said, 'OK, we have something really exciting for you.' I was just like, 'OK, sir, let me take up the narration', and I was in Vizag at the moment shooting for something else. So, the first AD came, he narrated the story, and I fell in love with it, and I went to the next portion of it and asked, OK, what is the star cast looking like? And when they mentioned SK, I was like, how in the world did I get here?".